Read the latest updates on the university budget, Board of Regents, and other major ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ System news
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ System News
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University of Alaska Regents continue system's positive momentum at September Board Meeting
September 06, 2024
The University of Alaska Board of Regents celebrated progress, reviewed an initial version of next year's budget, and continued future planning at their September 5-6 meeting at the University of Alaska Southeast. Thanks in part to ongoing fiscal stability from the state, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is on stable footing and celebrated a strong start to the Academic Year.
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Free upcoming virtual training from ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Disability Services
September 06, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Disability Services 101' free staff & faculty webinar Sept 16. This essential training offers practical information and accessible strategies to help boost your confidence when supporting students with disabilities. Registration is now open - all are welcome!
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Transitions in ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ HR's Employee Relations Department
September 06, 2024
Tara Ferguson, Director of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ HR Employee Relations is departing ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and Danielle Nelson has assumed the role of Senior Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, focusing on employee relations.
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2024 Partisan Political Activities memo
September 06, 2024
This is our annual reminder that, although as individuals we are encouraged to vote and to get as involved as we may care to be in election campaigns, it is important that we refrain from utilizing for partisan political purposes those publicly funded ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ resources to which we have access as members of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ community.
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University of Alaska continues contract negotiations with United Academics
August 23, 2024
The University of Alaska has begun negotiations with United Academics (UNAC) on a new collective bargaining agreement. UNAC represents most faculty and post-doctoral fellows at the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ System, and the current bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at the end of this year.
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ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ SAP Concur home page redesign
August 23, 2024
SAP Concur will be launching a refreshed home page experience on the web that features an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. Starting in late August, you will have the option to enable the new SAP Concur home page.
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Ongoing upgrades to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online will improve student, employee experience
August 23, 2024
Ongoing upgrades are changing how staff, faculty, and students interact with ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online. ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ rolled out the initial upgrades to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½Online in June, and will continue to work through additional changes through November 2025.
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Did You Know 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Housing in Alaska?
August 23, 2024
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is collaborating with Extreme Habitat Institute (X-Hab 3D), Penn State, and other key partners to explore how 3D printing technology can be used to create durable, affordable housing tailored to Alaskans' unique needs.
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Compliance Chat #15 - What You Need to Know About FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy
August 23, 2024
Imagine if your personal academic records could be accessed by anyone without your consent. Scary, right? This is where the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) steps in as a guardian of student privacy.
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Introducing the Protection of Minors Website
August 23, 2024
The University of Alaska has launched a new Protection of Minors system office website, emphasizing its dedication to the safety and well-being of minors participating in its programs, events, and activities.